UK entry denied: how to go about ensuring access next time

My 20 year old son was denied entry to the UK with a valid U.S. passport; reason given was they felt he would try to gain employment and not leave the country.

How do we go about trying again? What should we do differently?

So far we have not been able to get help from a lawyer or the state dept.

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Best Answer

They gave him some paperwork, he should hang on to it because it has his 'reference' number on it.

Once your son is stateside, he should download and read the guidance and then create an account at the Visa4UK portal.

It's an optional step, but he can get a Subject Access Request from the UK government to see if they recorded him as having engaged in deception or something similar.

When he's ready, he should go ahead and complete the application and send it to the British Consulate General in NYC. They will issue a decision in about 5 - 10 days and let him know. If he's successful, there will be a bright, shiny entry clearance in his passport and when he arrives in the UK, his landing interview will be reduced to a brief and pleasant formality. If he's not successful, then you can take things from there.

All of what I have described above is a 'best practices' solution. Your son also has the option of presenting himself at another port of entry and seeking admission on his US passport. The downside to this option is that if he gets caught, he may attract a ban and then neither option will work.

That gives you two alternatives.

Adding...

Approaching the US State Department for intervention isn't going to work for your son. This sort of thing happens all the time and at best they will give you a link to their web site. You can try instructing a UK solicitor with a practice area in removals, that will definitely help, but it will be expensive.

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What happens if you are denied entry to UK?

If you are denied entry into the U.K., you will be held at the airport until you can be returned to the location from which you departed. You are not under arrest and no criminal charges will be filed, you are simply not eligible to enter the U.K. on this visit.

What happens if you are denied entry at an airport?

If you have been refused entry at the airport because you are visiting you may be required to return once the US re-opens its borders to visitors. If you were denied entry due to another reason not Coronavirus related, continue reading through this article!

Can I apply for UK visit visa after refusal?

Can I apply for UK visit visa after refusal? You can apply for a UK visit visa after you have been refused, although you will need to address any reasons for refusal by way of additional information, explanation and evidence.

What should I do if my UK visa was rejected?

Read the refusal letter from the Home Office carefully and you will find out the reason why you have been refused. If you have made a mistake and you can correct it, do it and submit a new application. But bear in mind that you will have to pay the visa fee again.

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